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District Library Center Waiver Application Open
The District Library Center Waiver Application is open for submissions in LibPAS. Only District Library Centers need to submit the report. The report is due on Friday, March 14, 2025. […]
2025-2026 District Negotiated Agreements
This is the time frame to create, share, and host each district's District Negotiated Agreements. Please submit any questions via LibAnswers.
Best Picture Books Published in 2024
WebinarAre you looking for new picture books to share in your classroom, curriculum, or collection? This presentation will showcase the "best of the best" from the 2024 publishing crop. A […]
Empowering teens: Enhancing information literacy through games and interactive programming
WebinarLearn fun ways to help teens boost information literacy, featuring escape room games and social media tools, developed with public libraries. You can help your teen patrons to become better […]
Office Hours: Library Technology and Digital Literacy Teaching
Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. These sessions will start as an open time for PA library […]
Photography Basics for PR and Marketing
WebinarAre you wanting to make your organization’s images really pop? This session will delve into information about types of digital cameras, lenses, basics of camera operations, image composition, online image […]
Governors Advisory Council
Virtual Event
Tentative Plan for a Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be virtual. Look for posts on the e-mail lists for registration information.
Dementia: How to Work with People with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
WebinarThis training is being presented by Homeless Library Academy and Ryan Dowd. Participants can expect to learn the following: Symptoms of dementia and how it impacts the brain Communication “Do’s” […]
Holiday Closing: Presidents’ Day
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Access and Agency: Welcoming the Disabled Community at Public Libraries
WebinarFrom Sensory Storytimes to Disability Justice Book Clubs, libraries around the country push beyond the basics of ADA compliance to welcome disabled patrons at the library. But how do these […]
Office Hours: Library Technology and Digital Literacy Teaching 2
Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. These sessions will start as an open time for PA library […]